Home Blood Glucose Test

Blood Glucose, Home Monitoring

Risks

There is very little risk of complications from testing your blood with a home blood sugar monitor.

• You may get an infection in your finger if you do not wash your hands before sticking your finger.
• You may get hardened areas on your fingertips from frequent blood sugar testing. Use lotion to help soften these areas.

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Author:	Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS	Last Updated: July 25, 2007
Medical Review:	Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine Alan C. Dalkin, MD - Endocrinology
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